Oakland County property record for 864 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,752 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,475,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $23,374 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-19-36-229-003 |
| Primary APN | 08-19-36-229-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 999 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 999 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 467 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 86 sqft |
| Deck Area | 292 sqft |
| Patio Area | 292 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 864 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BIRMINGHAM |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48009-6451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RI |
| Legal Description | T2N, R10E, SEC 36 CAMPBELL'S SUB LOT 1, ALSO 1/2 OF VAC E 50 FT OF ALLEY ADJ TO S LOT LINE BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 02N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAMPBELL'S SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BIRMINGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 152900 |
864 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Oakland County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 864 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Aug 10, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021117903 |
| Deed Book / Page | 56181 / 240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 864 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
| Document Number | 0000117903 |
| Book / Page | 56181 / 240 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 117903 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,685.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 864 FOREST AVE, 864, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 864 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
| Document Number | 0056181242 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 56181/242 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OAKLAND MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 864 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
| Document Number | 0000133642 |
| Book / Page | 52085 / 00474 |
| Map Reference | LB 4 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 133642 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,010.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 864 FOREST AVE, 864, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 864 FOREST AVE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009-6451 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 864 Forest Ave was $23,374 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.8% from the year before.
Source: Oakland County assessment roll, as of January 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| Municipality | Birmingham City |
| County | Oakland County |
| Unified School District | Birmingham City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,374.00 (-9.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $800,290 | $1,600,580 |
| 2024 | $25,909.00 | ||
| 2023 | $651,620 | $1,303,240 | |
| 2021 | $9,544.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 864 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 864 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BIRMINGHAM serves 20,472 people · EPA ID MI0000730 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SOUTHEASTERN OAKLAND CO W AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 431 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| WOW Internet, Cable & Phone Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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